I just bought the L-2500. I also have a StingRay 4 in natural. I would like to say that they are similar in feel, and would say that you have more options at tone with the L-1500. The StingRay is more popular so if you want people to look at you and comment on your guitar than get the Ray. If you want a guitar that is more versitile than the Ray get the 1500. Both are exeptional guitars!!!! The 1500 has an active/passive switich that I just love because you can opt for the vintage Fender sound pluse there is a switch to change from series/parallel, you dont have that option on the Ray.
My 0.02